Cost of living in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 298% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
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Food | + 324% | |||
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Food in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 324% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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Lausanne | Thimphu | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (2,522 Ngultrum) | 468 Ngultrum | + 438% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (1,518 Ngultrum) | 510 Ngultrum | + 198% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (1,043 Ngultrum) | 216 Ngultrum | + 384% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.78 (170 Ngultrum) | 76 Ngultrum | + 125% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (743 Ngultrum) | 152 Ngultrum | + 390% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.64 (446 Ngultrum) | 61 Ngultrum | + 627% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (1,014 Ngultrum) | 353 Ngultrum | + 187% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.28 (411 Ngultrum) | 146 Ngultrum | + 182% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.55 (245 Ngultrum) | 38 Ngultrum | + 542% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 3.69 (355 Ngultrum) | 75 Ngultrum | + 373% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 18 (1,687 Ngultrum) | 683 Ngultrum | + 147% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.41 (231 Ngultrum) | 91 Ngultrum | + 155% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.76 (265 Ngultrum) | 41 Ngultrum | + 541% | |
Housing | + 512% | |||
Housing in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 512% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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Lausanne | Thimphu | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,975 (285,637 Ngultrum) | 38,226 Ngultrum | + 647% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,075 (199,203 Ngultrum) | 23,365 Ngultrum | + 753% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 203 (19,533 Ngultrum) | 3,395 Ngultrum | + 475% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,784 (171,252 Ngultrum) | 31,702 Ngultrum | + 440% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,391 (133,606 Ngultrum) | 18,938 Ngultrum | + 605% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 106 (10,209 Ngultrum) | 3,867 Ngultrum | + 164% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (4,359 Ngultrum) | 887 Ngultrum | + 391% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 647 (62,080 Ngultrum) | 40,494 Ngultrum | + 53% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 160 (15,363 Ngultrum) | 7,715 Ngultrum | + 99% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 19 (1,783 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | + 477% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (2,990 Ngultrum) | 325 Ngultrum | + 821% | |
Clothes | + 234% | |||
Clothes in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 234% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 123 (11,836 Ngultrum) | 2,784 Ngultrum | + 325% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 62 (5,972 Ngultrum) | 2,143 Ngultrum | + 179% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 156 (15,024 Ngultrum) | 5,991 Ngultrum | + 151% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 184 (17,702 Ngultrum) | 3,388 Ngultrum | + 422% | |
Transportation | + 151% | |||
Transportation in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 151% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,413 (3,016,204 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | + 97% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.86 (179 Ngultrum) | 63 Ngultrum | + 184% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 70 (6,752 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | + 194% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 32 (3,072 Ngultrum) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 376% | |||
Personal Care in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 376% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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Lausanne | Thimphu | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 19 (1,816 Ngultrum) | 118 Ngultrum | + 1437% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 38 (3,675 Ngultrum) | 294 Ngultrum | + 1149% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 110 (10,610 Ngultrum) | 2,498 Ngultrum | + 325% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 (801 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | + 207% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 3.96 (380 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | + 92% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 6 (596 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | + 93% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.90 (279 Ngultrum) | 107 Ngultrum | + 160% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.13 (396 Ngultrum) | 55 Ngultrum | + 621% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (4,382 Ngultrum) | 350 Ngultrum | + 1152% | |
Entertainment | + 299% | |||
Entertainment in Lausanne (Switzerland) is 299% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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Lausanne | Thimphu | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 92 (8,793 Ngultrum) | 1,515 Ngultrum | + 481% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 40 (3,826 Ngultrum) | 472 Ngultrum | + 711% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 114 (10,910 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | + 542% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 113 (10,808 Ngultrum) | 2,274 Ngultrum | + 375% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (1,563 Ngultrum) | 726 Ngultrum | + 115% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.04 (483 Ngultrum) | 225 Ngultrum | + 115% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (740 Ngultrum) | 104 Ngultrum | + 615% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 708 (67,981 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | + 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (34 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 1171% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 82 (7,845 Ngultrum) | 2,361 Ngultrum | + 232% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (837 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | + 153% | |
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TOTAL | + 298% |

These prices were last updated on February 12, 2025.
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